Process Engineer

Leoforce; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Leoforce in Illinois near Chicago is seeking a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing facility. This hands-on role supports plant operations, troubleshoots process issues, analyzes performance data, and identifies improvements to quality, efficiency, and reliability.

You will work with production teams, read P&IDs and process diagrams, audit SOPs, and develop actions to enhance plant performance. A BSCE and 1 year of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (BSCE) required.
• 1 year of professional engineering experience in batch/continuous/liquid-process manufacturing.
• Experience with P&IDs and process flow diagrams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of statistics and data-analysis tools.
• Hands-on technical aptitude to work in the plant.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proactive, self-starting approach with ownership of problems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report key operational and process parameters.
• Read and interpret P&IDs and process flow diagrams for troubleshooting and improvements.
• Audit manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and SOPs.
• Analyze data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Investigate deviations, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a technical resource to production teams for process and equipment issues.
• Recommend process modifications to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with production and plant leadership to implement improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Hands-on

Education

BS Chemical Engineering (BSCE)

Tools

P&IDs

Process flow diagrams

Job description

Process Engineer

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 per year

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing facility outside Chicago. This position is open due to an internal promotion and will serve as a key technical resource for plant operations, helping troubleshoot process issues, analyze operating performance, and identify improvements to quality, efficiency, and reliability.

This is a hands‑on plant engineering role for someone who enjoys being close to the manufacturing process, working with production teams, digging into data, and solving real‑world process problems.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor, analyze, and report key operational and process parameters
• Read, interpret, and work with P&IDs and process flow diagrams to support troubleshooting, process improvements, and equipment modifications
• Audit manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and procedures against established SOPs
• Analyze process data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement
• Investigate process deviations, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions
• Serve as a technical resource to manufacturing teams in troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues
• Recommend process modifications to improve product quality, efficiency, reliability, and overall plant performance
• Work directly with production and plant leadership to solve operational problems and implement improvements
• Develop a strong understanding of the facility by working across various plant production processes

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (BSCE) required
• Minimum of 1 year of professional engineering experience within a batch, continuous, and/or liquid‑process manufacturing environment such as food & beverage, chemicals, specialty ingredients, biofuels/ethanol, pharmaceuticals, or similar process industries
• Experience working with P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and process equipment within a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret process data and determine root causes
• Working knowledge of statistics and statistical/data‑analysis tools
• Strong hands‑on technical aptitude and willingness to work directly within the plant and around production equipment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Proactive, assertive, self‑starting approach with the ability to take ownership of problems through resolution

A bit about us

We are a global specialty ingredient manufacturer supplying high‑quality products used across the food, pharmaceutical, health & nutrition, and industrial markets. Our organization combines the stability and resources of an established global manufacturer with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Why join us?

• $85,000–$100,000 base salary
• 5% + annual bonus opportunity
• Excellent benefits including a 6% 401(k) company match
• Generous PTO program plus 11 company‑paid holidays
• Stable, established global manufacturing organization
• Highly visible engineering role with direct impact on plant performance
• Hands‑on opportunity to improve processes, troubleshoot problems, and drive operational improvements
• Strong opportunity for long‑term career growth and advancement
• Position available due to an internal promotion